More than 50 years ago, Pahrump‘s Fall Festival began as a simple harvest gathering. Now, autumn’s arrival is celebrated with four days full of family fun, live entertainment, and hundreds of food and craft vendors.
Rides, rides, and more rides await—the Pahrump Fall Festival features a full carnival experience, including a Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and booth after booth of classic midway games. During the rodeo, cowboys and cowgirls compete in open barrel racing, bull riding, mutton busting, and team roping. Saturday’s parade turns Highway 160 into a themed procession with 50+ floats, a marching band, and more merriment.
Shop ‘til you drop at the festival’s huge arts and crafts fair, taking place at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Makers offer everything from art and jewelry to home décor and tasty eats. Judges will also award ribbons across dozens of craft, food, and horticulture categories. If you’re hoping to compete yourself, sign up for cornhole and horseshoe tournaments.
Entry into the Pahrump Fall Festival is free. For complete details, including ticketing information, check Visit Pahrump’s website.